Lake Dam, Alton Towers

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Date:1952

Description:The dam at the east end of the lake at Alton Towers. It is a raised footway with seven arches and was designed by J.B. Papworth in the 1820s to resemble a bridge. The gardens were created by the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury between about 1810 and 1827.

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/7/1/3/1 (43/13055)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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